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REPORT: Slow-starting Bulls eventually put Crusaders to sword in Challenge Cup
BRADFORD Bulls recovered from an underwhelming start to sweep North Wales Crusaders aside 48-2 at Odsal in the Challenge Cup third round this afternoon. They will host Widnes in round four, after the Vikings cruised to a 50-16 win at home to Doncaster
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'King of curry' provides update on new restaurant for Bradford-based chain
The boss of the Akbar's award-winning Indian restaurant chain has taken to TikTok to provide an update on plans to open a flagship venue in the first quarter of this year. The Bradford-based firm's chief executive and founder, Shabir Hussain, said
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Accident left major Bradford road partly blocked - but problems have eased
TRAFFIC was disrupted on a major Bradford road after an accident this afternoon. The incident happened on the B6145 Thornton Road, not far from Morrisons, according to traffic reports. The accident left the road partially blocked in both directions
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PM should 'swallow pride' and bring back Boris Johnson, says Kwasi Kwarteng
RISHI Sunak should be "swallowing some pride" and bringing back Boris Johnson to help boost the Tories' electoral fortunes, ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has said. Mr Kwarteng, who announced this week that he would be quitting Parliament at the
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IN CASE YOU MIST IT: Stunning photos show low-lying fog amidst our mills and hills
The patchy low-lying fog was a gift to the district's photographers this weekend - creating magical scenes across West Yorkshire. Snappers, including those in the T&A Camera Club, have been out and about in Bradford, Huddersfield and Calderdale
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford Bulls 48 North Wales Crusaders 2 - Challenge Cup third round
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Police conduct searches at country park amid concerns over drug use in car parks
POLICE have targeted the car parks at an award-winning country park near an Elizabethan manor house amid fears the site is being used by drug-takers. Searches were carried out and "robust" action taken against those found with drugs after concerns
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M62 eastbound fully open again after crash near Bradford
THE M62 eastbound is now fully open after it was closed due to a crash involving multiple vehicles near Bradford. National Highways said shortly after 12.45pm that the motorway had been shut eastbound within junction 26 due to a multi-vehicle
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Social media superstar Abdu Rozik welcomed to West Yorkshire jewellers
A jeweller in West Yorkshire welcomed social media superstar Abdu Rozik to the company headquarters. Abdu Rozik who has 8.3 million followers on Instagram, and is frequently pictured with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyson Fury, made a surprise
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Person wanted on recall to prison 'epically failed at hide and seek'
EMERGENCY services have caught a wanted person who "epically failed at hide and seek". Police attended a premises in Halifax town centre yesterday. They then called their colleagues at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service who went to the
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Body Shop set to appoint administrators for UK arm, reports say
HIGH street chain The Body Shop is reportedly set to appoint administrators for the UK arm of its business. The retailer, which has around 200 outlets in Britain - including at Bradford's Broadway shopping centre - is said to be poised to appoint
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Leeds cruise to win over rudderless Rotherham amid Bamford controversy
Leeds maintained their Championship promotion charge with a comfortable 3-0 win in a Yorkshire derby against Rotherham. Patrick Bamford put Leeds ahead in controversial circumstances at Elland Road with heavy suggestions of handball after a deflected
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Business boss raises concerns after fork lift truck stolen in broad daylight
POLICE have insisted "positive lines of enquiry" are being carried out - after a Bradford business boss accused officers of not taking a theft seriously. A fork lift truck was stolen in broad daylight from Divya Enterprises Limited on Whetley
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Avenue gunning for great escape after second successive win
Bradford (Park Avenue) have hit back from their eight successive defeats by claiming two wins in a row, the latest coming with a 2-0 victory over mid-table Workington AFC in the Northern Premier League Premier Division yesterday. Bradford are now
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Yorkshire Cricket announces exciting new partnership with Destination Sport Travel
YORKSHIRE Cricket has announced a new partnership with specialist sports travel group Destination Sport. The UK’s leading travel provider for elite sport organisations, Destination Sport Travel works on behalf of 40+ clients including British Cycling
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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Ryan Reynolds reads the script for City's Hollywood ending
WREXHAM 0 CITY 1 WREXHAM’S “royal box” was covered up and empty – almost as if they knew what was coming. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney marked three years as club owners of the Welsh club on Friday but there was no celebration appearance
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Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds praises Bradford City after Bantams beat Wrexham
HOLLYWOOD superstar Ryan Reynolds praised Bradford City after the Bantams beat Wrexham. Bradford snatched a 1-0 victory against Wrexham yesterday after striker Andy Cook struck in the 89th minute. It sealed a first win for Bradford since December
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King Charles issues first message after his cancer diagnosis
THE King has spoken publicly for the first time since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis as he thanked people for their "many messages of support and good wishes". Charles said it was "equally heartening" to hear how sharing his diagnosis
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Parkinson: We dominated game against the Bantams
PHIL Parkinson was scratching his head after Wrexham ended up with nothing against the Bantams. Andy Cook’s late winner condemned the Welsh side to a third successive League Two loss - and fourth in all competitions. Parkinson was left frustrated
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Road safety crackdown results in action against illegal motorists
POLICE in the Brighouse area have been focussing on road safety in recent months - with many motorists reported and vehicles seized. The initiative saw police working in partnership with local communities and implementing a range of targeted enforcement
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How a £1 flat fare for town's bus services is helping to win over passengers
A £1 FLAT fare and extra services on Keighley's town bus network are proving to be just the ticket with passengers. Usage numbers on the routes have soared since the initiative was introduced last September. With £2.7 million of funding over
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See the superstar musicians and famous faces coming to West Yorkshire in 2024
Some huge names are coming to West Yorkshire in 2024 - from world-famous musicians to the stars of West End musicals. From Lana Del Rey and Keane to Peter Kay and Ne-Yo, it is a big year for live events in the region. Theatre lovers can experience
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Man told he's getting to the age 'where regular visits to court are to be avoided'
A DRUNK who punched a constable in a Bradford police station has avoided jail. Shane Brookes was charged with common assault of an emergency worker at Trafalgar House on Nelson Street on May 16, 2023. Bradford Crown Court heard that Brookes
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What you need to know about overnight roadworks in Bradford city centre
Overnight roadworks are planned for Bradford city centre in the coming week. The resurfacing works will affect a number of routes between 8pm and 6am, while a new junction is also being installed. The 'CYCLOPS' junction - which completely separates
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Bradford district hospital apologises to patients facing long A&E waits
A BRADFORD district hospital trust has apologised for making patients face long waits in its emergency department. Airedale NHS Hospital Trust fell significantly short of an NHS recovery target for patients waiting to be seen at A&E within
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Reliance on expensive agency staff major reason for financial woe - Councillor claims
USING expensive agency staff to fill vacancies in Children’s Services will have cost Bradford Council over £112m over the past six years – local Conservatives have claimed. One opposition councillor says the figure shows that Labour mismanagement
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City centre church in former nightclub building now in final phase of transformation
SOLAR panels could be installed on a Bradford church to help reduce energy costs. Fountains Church was established in Bradford city centre in 2019, and is based in a former nightclub on Glydegate – near the Alhambra Theatre. The Diocese of
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Dales Council League newcomers handed preliminary home round draw
DALES Council League newcomers West Bowling have been given a home draw in the preliminary round of the Cawthorne Cup on Sunday, May 5. The former Bradford Mutual Sunday School League club will face Drighlington’s second XI. There are three
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Upper Airedale boom for youth as teams in Bradford District and beyond commit
UPPER Airedale’s Junior Cricket Association has undergone another year of growth. Chairman Terry Thompson, addressing the annual meeting at Sutton Cricket Club, said: “Junior cricket within ‘Upper Airedale’ has boomed beyond all our expectations
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Avenue announce major Mind partnership as Horsfall goes big on mental health
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC have announced an important and rewarding new partnership with Mind in Bradford. Mind in Bradford was set up more than 30 years ago by a group of people who were looking for more mental health and wellbeing support.
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Wrexham 0 Bantams 1: Match stats and player ratings
CITY ended their eight-game winless run in League Two with an acca-busting 1-0 victory at Wrexham yesterday. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was in north Wales to see a gutsy result and provides the match stats and his player ratings.